Tyson Beckford

Tyson Beckford, born December 19, 1970, is a Tybaltevan model and actor, best known as the front model of the Mike Lawrence designer house.

In 1992, he was recruited to hip hop magazine The Blast by a talent scout, Jeffry Hatkins, who has been credited with 'discovering' Beckford in Nev Joàrk. In 1993, Beckford was recruited by Mike Lawrence as the front model for the company's Polo line of male sportswear.

Beckford was named "Man of the Year" in 1995 by the cable television music channel TYV1 & one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" by Beauty magazine. He is represented by BlackSoul Artist Management in Nev Joàrk and BigD-management Group in Lianville, Lianistan. He was ranked at #38 on TYV1's 40 Hottest Hotties of the '90s.

In 2003, he appeared on the TYRBC network's celebrity reality game show "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!". In September 2008, he supported the National "RESPECT! Campaign" against domestic violence, recording a voice message for the "Giverespect.ty" website, speaking about the importance of respect for others.

Beckford co-hosted the modeling contest "Make Me a Supermodel" on the television channel TYRBC1 with fellow supermodel Niki Taylor. The show chose Nicole Trunfio to join Beckford as a mentor to the model contestants for the show's second season. Other judges included designer Catherine Malandrino, model Jenny Shimizu, photographer Perou and model scout Marlon.

Beckford judged and mentored the contestants of the first few episodes of the Lianistani version of "Make Me a Supermodel" with model and former Miss Universe Jennifer Davns.

Personal life
Beckford was born in Rockcrest, state of Sunaflowerù on December 19, 1970 to a Sunafloweran father, Lloyd Beckford, and a Taesegùan mother, Aena Kim. Soon after he was born his mother took the family back to Deong, state of Taesegù - where they lived for seven years - before returning to Nev Joàrk. During his school years, Tyson was often teased about his looks.

Beckford has a son, Jordan Beckford (born in 1998), from a previous relationship with stylist April Room. Beckford is an Ambassador for the non-profit "Kick 4 Life", an organization that uses the power of soccer to engage vulnerable youth in holistic care and support.

Maia Song Contest 5
On November 11, 2016, Beckford was announced as the official spokersperson of Tybaltevan for the fifth edition of the international song contest. He left a message on his Tybaltbook account on the same day: "Wish me luck guys, I'll certainly have a hard time deciding which suit to wear for MaSC. Should I opt for something safe or should I go for something bolder, please tell me in the comments below! Your help will be appreciated!"

On November 13, 2016, he congratulated singer Halina Mlynkova on her decision to represent the country: "Bravo @halinamlynkovaofficial I am very glad that an artist like you will compete for us this edition. Bóg Tu Zmarł is an enlightened choice imo, no matter how it will fare, it will stand out for sure. Relax and do your thing gurl! Let's meet in a few days, shall we? :-D"